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Loudon Wainwright III

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Born 05 September 1946.

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Biography

Loudon Snowden Wainwright III (born September 5, 1946) is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of musicians Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche, brother of Sloan Wainwright, and the former husband of folk singer Kate McGarrigle.

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  1. Strange Weirdos 2007

    Strange Weirdos: Music From and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    This is a lush, fully-rounded album that stands on its own...

  2. Here Come The Choppers 2005

    Here Come the Choppers!

    Reviewed by Mick Fitzsimmons

    Like some neo-folky version of the Von Trapps, the Wainwright dynasty are everywhere...

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Strange Weirdos: Music From and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up

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  1. BBC 6 Music 100%

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